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Transgender Community In Tennessee Wants State’s Refusal To Amend Birth Certificates Declared Unconstitutional

May 3, 2024

A federal appeals court convened on Thursday, May 2, to hear arguments regarding a longstanding Tennessee policy that prohibits transgender individuals from altering the sex designation on their birth certificates. Originally filed in federal court in Nashville in 2019, the lawsuit was brought forth by transgender Tennesseans who contend that the state’s restriction lacks a…
Suspended Judge, Melissa Boyd, Tenders In Her Resignation

Apr 2, 2024

Suspended Shelby County Judge Melissa Boyd has opted to resign from her position amid ongoing legal troubles. Boyd’s decision comes as she faces criminal charges and a revoked bond, marking the latest development in a tumultuous journey that began with her suspension last year over alleged drug use. The resignation letter, submitted by one of…

Transgender Community In Tennessee Wants State’s Refusal To Amend Birth Certificates Declared Unconstitutional